Jobs That Can Earn More Than $100,000 Without College

1. Real Estate Broker

90th Percentile Income: $187,000

75th Percentile Income: $151,000

Only two jobs on this list have a six-figure median wage. This is one of them. Although you have to get a license, you need only be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old to apply for one, and you have to pass a written test. Expect to work evenings and weekends. Competing for clients with more experienced and established brokers won't be easy either. The economy isn't the best for brokers now, but as it bounces back, there may be great opportunities.

Source: Payscale.com. Incomes are calculated for individuals with eight-plus years in each field.

2. Air Traffic Controller

90th Percentile Income: $186,000

75th Percentile Income: $156,000

This and real estate broker are the only two jobs on this list with a six-figure median wage. Stress abounds. Just getting in the door requires drug screening, background checks, medical exams, attending a Federal Aviation Administration-approved education program and a pre-employment test. Once you've got the job, the benefits and pay are both healthy. Most openings here will come from replacement needs, as a generation of air traffic controllers retires over the next decade.

3. Small Business Owner/Operator

90th Percentile Income: $167,000

75th Percentile Income: $119,000

Casual dress, flexible hours and unlimited use of the company car make this a potentially very sweet deal. Find a need, throw some money at it and start getting money back. If only it were that easy. Still, the top 25% of this ragtag bunch easily swings six figures. Expect to use every skill you have and develop a few along the way. Customer service, graphic design, sales, finance and leadership are just the entry-level survival skills of the commercial jungle.

4. Fashion Designer

90th Percentile Income: $141,000

75th Percentile Income: $104,000

If this is your cut, you should probably move to New York or California. These jobs are geographically concentrated and nearly one-fourth are self-employed. It's a very competitive field. The popularity and glamour of design attracts many, and a two-year degree definitely helps. Employers also want designers with knowledge in textile fabrics, ornamentation and fashion trends. Low turnover and job market growth make it a particularly difficult area to break into.

5. Plumber, Pipe Fitter or Steamfitter

90th Percentile Income: $130,000

75th Percentile Income: $94,500

One of the largest and most well-paid pursuits in construction. The training you need can come from an apprenticeship, tech school or community college, and not all states require licensing. If you want to make that six-figure wage, expect to work late, as the job often falls short of $100,000 before overtime. Get a good reputation, and maybe a little skill in welding, and the jobs should start pouring in. Future job growth and opportunities in the field are good. Some employers have been reporting a shortage of qualified plumbers.

6. Non-Retail Sales Manager

90th Percentile Income: $119,000

75th Percentile Income: $93,100

Work experience is the only degree you need here. Retail sales experience is highly valued by employers taking new applicants. Expect that you may work evenings and weekends. Although retail sales are expected to have slow growth for the time being, it's a big enough field that job prospects remain strong. Good interpersonal skills are a must.

7. Network/Data Communications Manager

90th Percentile Income: $116,000

75th Percentile Income: $102,000

Expected level of education for these jobs ranges from an associate degree to a doctoral one. That the field keeps expanding is a real advantage. There will always be need for more data transfer and storage and for people who oversee it. You'll need to keep up with current technology, but this is one area where pay is pretty well set and variable pay components (overtime, commission, etc.) tend to be reduced to a minimum. Interpersonal skills are highly prized by employers.

8. Construction Superintendent/Manager 

90th Percentile Income: $116,000

75th Percentile Income: $97,400

Certification isn't required for this one, but it may be soon. Employers want applicants with a lot of construction experience. A bachelor's degree helps but isn't a necessity. Expect to be on call 24 hours a day in the event of delays, bad weather or an emergencies at the site. A lack of qualified applicants and better than average employment growth after the current downturn will makes this job a prime target for people already in construction.

9. Radiation Therapist

90th Percentile Income: $116,000

75th Percentile Income: $95,100

Your principal target will be cancer. Most of the work radiation therapists do is to reduce and eliminate cancerous tissue. You'll need an associate degree or certificate in radiation therapy, at the very least, to get in the door. With enough experience, this job can turn into a managerial position at a hospital. Bonus: Health care is generally a recession-proof industry.

10. Police and Detective Supervisor

90th Percentile Income: $111,000

75th Percentile Income: $95,100

Who doesn't look up to the tough top cop, both in the movies and in the neighborhood? A year or two of college-level coursework can be required for this, but in many places you need only a high school education, with enough experience. You'll face potentially dangerous and stressful days, of course. Job opportunities at police departments are expected to be very good in the near future.
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